EU Approves New Insect Foods Under New Regulations
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What happened
The European Union is moving to normalize the consumption of insects. The European Food Safety Authority determined that dried mealworms (beetle larvae) are safe for humans to eat. The European Commission approved migratory locusts in dried, frozen, or powdered forms, classifying them as "new foods".
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Why it matters
This approval supports the growing trend of entomophagy, which the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations reported in 2013 as a healthy and sustainable alternative to traditional staples such as chicken, pork, beef, and fish.
The European Commission has adopted new regulations that govern product standards.
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Who's involved
- European CommissionApproved the new food substances, including migratory locusts.
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The European Commission has adopted new regulations that govern product standards.Also in this story
- Europe is being urged to introduce mandatory purchasing criteria by the European Commission.
- The Irish government is considering new proposals from the European Commission regarding product standards.
- The EU is implementing new standards via PPWR, establishing Member States as responsible for rule enforcement and penalties regarding packaging materials.
- Large companies in the EU must adhere to new rules regarding product lifecycle, effective July 1st.
The entities involved
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European Commission
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